Overview Septic tanks, cesspools, and tight tanks are all designed to receive and hold sewage and are systems used for waste management when a connection to a centralized municipal sewer service isn’t practical or available. What happens afterward is what differentiates these three receptacles. A septic tank allows wastewater to flow into a leach field … Continue reading What is the Difference Between a Cesspool, a Septic Tank and a Tight Tank?